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December 2016

Planet-Scale Problem Solving NeededI posted Optimizing Identity Politics at reddit. If you're a member, please comment there or like it if you agree.
Optimize Your Identity
Who are you? Are “your people” in competition with others? Co…DiscussionPlanet-Scale Problem Solving Needed1 LikeStonehenge Armageddon ProspectphotoStonehenge Armageddon Prospect2 LikesMcKibben on overcoming the ruthless fewHow the Active Many Can Overcome the Ruthless Few
Bill McKibben sees no alternative to nonviolent direct action to counter the fossil-fuel-spurred takeover. Here are my excerpts/paraphrase:
The real…DiscussionMcKibben on overcoming the ruthless few2 Likes

November 2016

Getting Honest NewsDo you have a favorite news website?, or a preferred website that tells things like it is?
Yahoo News is terrible and I refuse to check Fox News and others. So many are based on sensationalism and y…DiscussionGetting Honest News1 LikeSpiritual experiences trigger brain rewardFor the vast majority of Atheists, ritual and awe-inspiring group activities are considered anti-rational. Instead of rewarding ourselves by bonding over shared beliefs, we fear it would be "worship"…DiscussionSpiritual experiences trigger brain reward1 LikeAtheist resource list site<a href="http://theatheistsociety.com/">http://theatheistsociety.com/</a>
I'm creating a simple atheist resource/list site. The css is staying super simple for now so it displays well on large cell phones. It works really well on my v10. Let…DiscussionAtheist resource list site2 LikesLet's Agitate. What does the USA Lack That O…Real universal health care is one benefit the USA all but lacks that other first world nations have. Longer paid vacations for working folk is another.
There are more than those two but the USA will…DiscussionLet's Agitate. What does the USA Lack That O…1 LikeIt's not about Trump, it's a much better sig… This election was not about Republicans, Democrats, Trump, or Hillary, it's much deeper than that. It's a sign of the times and I believe it could be a very good one. It's about change and not the…DiscussionIt's not about Trump, it's a much better sig…1 LikeHoneybee on marigold flower.photoHoneybee on marigold flower.2 Likesfishing 1958photofishing 19581 LikeThe last American car I ever boughtphotoThe last American car I ever bought1 LikeMy First Car. Ford Maverick.photoMy First Car. Ford Maverick.1 LikeOld Charlie my best friendphotoOld Charlie my best friend3 LikesWith Loren Miller at the Reason Rally June 2…photoWith Loren Miller at the Reason Rally June 2…1 LikeBillboard Truck Washington DC June 2016photoBillboard Truck Washington DC June 20161 LikeReason Rally Washington DC June 2016photoReason Rally Washington DC June 20161 LikeDaniel as a young soldier in 1975photoDaniel as a young soldier in 19751 LikeUpdates and opinions of mine.

We are heading into the end of another calendar year. This is an interesting time for me each year. My birthday is in December, so I tend to do a personal inventory sometime in November or…

BlogUpdates and opinions of mine.2 LikesAn important thing to remember.

Please don't take this literally, it is intended to be somewhat poetic. An illustration. I suspect many of you may think like this already, I hope you enjoy the thoughts, and understand the…

BlogAn important thing to remember.3 LikesWhy Elon Musk can't explain Climate Change t…A redditor upset by the Arctic Se Ice melt, whose husband is a climate denier, commented,
“Honestly, I do not understand how can people still be denying it with all the evidence.”
What do you think o…DiscussionWhy Elon Musk can't explain Climate Change t…3 LikesMaybe this is a thing I should doIt's hard sometimes to find sites that are not demanding that you walk on eggshells for everyone, yet not having a ton of people who go intentionally out of their way to hurt people (sometimes these…DiscussionMaybe this is a thing I should do1 Like